Who this route is for
A storyteller who enjoys researching, scripting, interviewing, presenting and editing for the ear.
Point Blank London · voice, story and broadcast craft
Radio, Audio & Podcasting
Radio, Audio & Podcasting is a focused one-year CertHE for applicants who want to shape spoken-word audio from microphone to audience. Broadcasting, presenting, production, branding and podcasting form one editorial workflow, making this a different decision from a broad music-production degree.
Independent guidance by GUGAWhat must be checked
The exact qualification variant, current entry and English rules, available start, fee status and the full budget.
Your next useful step
GUGA Education can verify the CertHE conditions, review a starter audio sample, compare nearby routes and coordinate the current admissions and budget checks.
What Radio, Audio & Podcasting covers—and who it suits
The three-term structure moves from broadcasting and industry context to presenting and production, then audio branding and podcasting. Teaching is listed as two three- or four-hour classes per week plus production practice.
Good fit if…
- A storyteller who enjoys researching, scripting, interviewing, presenting and editing for the ear.
- A creator who wants a concentrated higher-education route into radio, podcasts or branded audio.
- An applicant more interested in voice, format and audience than in composing and producing songs.
Compare another route if…
- Music Production & Sound Engineering: Compare this if broader studio engineering, mixing, sound design and music creation matter more than spoken-word editorial work.
- Music Business: Compare this if strategy, rights, campaigns and artist development matter more than recording and presenting audio content.
Typical timetable: Two three- or four-hour classes per week, plus production practice
Qualifications, duration and published tuition
| Qualification | Duration | Mode | UCAS code | Home fee / year | International fee / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CertHE Radio, Audio & Podcasting | 1 year | Standard | WW90 | £6,000 | £9,000 |
This GUGA guide uses the partner prospectus and current published programme information. Details can change; GUGA rechecks the applicant’s chosen route before submission.
Modules and course structure
Term 1
- Radio Broadcasting
- The Radio & Audio Industry
Term 2
- Presenting
- Radio & Audio Production
Term 3
- Radio & Audio Branding
- Podcasting
Module titles are indicative and can change. GUGA checks the current structure before an application is submitted.
Entry requirements and application materials
This family contains one listed award: the one-year CertHE Radio, Audio & Podcasting. Its timetable is described as two three- or four-hour classes per week plus production practice. Because it is not presented here as a BA, applicants should verify the qualification level, progression possibilities, English route and how the format fits their longer academic plan.
The published standard degree-entry benchmark is 112 UCAS points, A Levels BBC or BTEC DMM, plus GCSE English at 4/C. Other routes can be accepted, so GUGA checks the equivalency of your education separately.
English-language benchmark
The published benchmark is IELTS for UKVI Academic 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component. CertHE applicants using the Student Visa route may need an approved SELT. GUGA checks your specific case rather than applying one threshold to everyone.
How to prepare a portfolio, audition or motivation
Prepare a short, complete audio package rather than a folder of disconnected clips: for example, an interview or mini-feature with a clear opening, clean edit and purposeful ending. Add a script or running order, identify your research, presenting and production roles, and explain one editorial cut. Secure consent and avoid exposing private material.
Planning the full study budget
Published tuition is only one part of the budget. Accommodation, travel, equipment, software, immigration and personal costs can be separate.
Information checked 1 September 2026. Before submission, we recheck fee status, the current amount, any deposit and payment timing.
Possible career directions
The route can support development towards radio or podcast production, presenting, audio editing, broadcast assistance, content production and audio branding. Entry-level work depends on strong episodes, clean delivery, judgement and reliability; a one-year certificate does not promise a broadcasting job.
- Radio presenter
- Radio producer
- Podcast producer
- Audio producer
- Broadcast assistant
- Content producer
- Station or channel manager
- Audio-branding producer
These are possible directions, not promised outcomes. Experience, portfolio quality, network and location all affect employability.
Broader guides for choosing your direction
These articles answer broader questions about subject choice and career direction. This page remains the source for exact programme-specific facts.
Compare another route if…
Common questions about the programme
Is Radio, Audio & Podcasting a bachelor's degree?
The verified programme family lists a one-year CertHE, not a BA. Confirm current progression options if your longer plan requires a full degree.
Does the course include presenting?
Yes. The listed terms cover radio broadcasting, the radio and audio industry, presenting, production, audio branding and podcasting.
Do I need a finished podcast before applying?
Do not assume it is a formal universal requirement. A short completed piece can still demonstrate editorial judgement, voice, recording and editing, while the exact admissions evidence must be checked.
What are the listed fees?
For 2026/27, the verified annual CertHE tuition is £6,000 for Home-fee students and £9,000 for international students. These figures exclude living, equipment, immigration and other costs and must be rechecked before payment.
Which start dates are listed?
October 2026, April 2027 and October 2027 are listed. Confirm availability, deadline and any English-test conditions for the intended intake.
GUGA Education
Check whether a one-year spoken-word programme fits the longer plan
GUGA Education can verify the CertHE conditions, review a starter audio sample, compare nearby routes and coordinate the current admissions and budget checks.
No external university link is needed: GUGA checks programme fit, academic and English documents, portfolio or audition evidence, the current deadline, fee status and full budget, then coordinates submission.
Editorial source note. Point Blank states that it holds Full Degree Awarding Powers and awards qualifications subject to internal validation. This GUGA guide uses the partner prospectus and current published programme information. Details can change; GUGA rechecks the applicant’s chosen route before submission.